Global textile and apparel company Arvind Limited is strengthening its position in two key regions.
Last week, the conglomerate with businesses spanning textiles, apparel, advanced materials, environmental solutions, telecom and omnichannel commerce announced the launch of Arvind Atelier, a wholly owned UAE subsidiary in the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone).
Additionally, Arvind opened a dedicated Design Hub in London.
The Indian company described the London Design Hub and Sharjah-based Arvind Atelier as a “complementary operating structure.” The London hub will focus on customer engagement, trend insights and product development, while the UAE platform will coordinate sourcing, manufacturing integration, logistics management and regional market access across Arvind’s global network.
Arvind Atelier will operate in denim, casual wear, shirts, knits, sweaters, essentials and activewear. The company noted how the integrated sourcing platform allows brands to consolidate multiple product categories under a single strategic sourcing partner.
Arvind said the expansion improves its ability to serve global brands through a “regionally integrated operating model that combines customer-centric design, agile sourcing and vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities” across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa and the Americas.
“This expansion marks an important milestone in Arvind’s global growth journey,” said Punit Lalbhai, Arvind Limited vice chairman. “By bringing design, sourcing and execution closer to key international markets, we are enhancing our ability to deliver speed, flexibility, quality and responsible manufacturing solutions to global brands.”
Rakesh Chadha has been appointed managing director of Arvind Atelier. He brings more than three decades of experience in global apparel sourcing, supply chain management and international business development. Chadha emphasized how the complementary platforms are designed to enable closer collaboration with customers and support faster, market-responsive product development.
The company noted that the London hub also aligns with the anticipated implementation of the UK–India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, which is expected to strengthen bilateral trade opportunities for India’s textile and apparel sector.
In fiscal year 2025, Arvind Limited’s garmenting division produced approximately 37 million pieces, while woven fabric volumes reached approximately 128 million meters. Arvind is among the world’s leading denim manufacturers, with annual denim fabric capacity exceeding 110 million meters.
Earlier this month, Arvind Advanced Materials Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Arvind, announced the acquisition of nearly 61 percent stake in Dalco-GFT, a U.S. manufacturer of needle-punched non-woven specialty fabrics.
